Life & Health
![Karnali Province Hospital prepares for kidney transplant](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Karnali Province Hospital1674544910.jpg)
Jan 24, 2023
Karnali Province Hospital prepares for kidney transplant
The hospital is performing transplants in collaboration with Martyr Dharmabhakta National Transplantation Centre, Bhakatpur
![Lesson from COVID: why elimination should be the default global strategy for future pandemics](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/SARS-CoV-2-Covid-19-virus-variants-alpha-beta-delta-omicron-3D-illustration1672316671.jpg)
Jan 20, 2023
Lesson from COVID: why elimination should be the default global strategy for future pandemics
A further benefit of the elimination strategy is that it supports strengthening of health system...
![Dr Sanduk Ruit flooded with congratulations](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/dr sanduk ruit1674035795.jpg)
Jan 18, 2023
Dr Sanduk Ruit flooded with congratulations
The Olangchung Gola, Taplejung, native is also called the ‘God of Sight’ for his remarkable...
![Weight loss surgery trend grows in Nepal](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Pi7_Image_medicalnewstoday1673609630.jpg)
Jan 14, 2023
Weight loss surgery trend grows in Nepal
Completely unheard of until a few years ago, weight loss surgery becomes common in Nepal...
![Nepal seeks extra 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Pfizer-BioNTech1673523864.jpg)
Jan 12, 2023
Nepal seeks extra 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine
The Health Ministry expects to receive the first badge of 1.5 million booster doses of...
![Experts advise vigilance as Covid cases surge in neighbourhood](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/covid1673270985.jpg)
Jan 09, 2023
Experts advise vigilance as Covid cases surge in neighbourhood
China and India have seen a rapid spread of BR.7 variant of coronavirus
![One person succumbs to Covid](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/covid1657885184.jpg)
Jan 07, 2023
One person succumbs to Covid
It is the first mortality due to Covid-related complications in Nepal since October 24, 2022,...
Jan 06, 2023
Sukraraj Tropical Hospital to be converted into 300-bed quality medical facility
The facility will be upgraded to treat patients of cancer, blood-related ailments and organ transplants
![Health officials intensify Covid test in Sudurpashim](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/gaddachauki savethechildrennepal1672832768.jpg)
Jan 04, 2023
Health officials intensify Covid test in Sudurpashim
Screenings have been ramped up at various checkpoints to detect infected nationals returning home from...
![25 injured in rabid dog attack](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Dog bite1672817076.jpg)
Jan 04, 2023
25 injured in rabid dog attack
A rabid dog runs amok in several neighbourhoods of Ichhakamana Rural Municipalityb in Chitwan
![COVID-19: Omicron BF.7 fears force Nepali officials to buy booster doses](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/iStock-14109802211672402649.jpg)
Dec 31, 2022
COVID-19: Omicron BF.7 fears force Nepali officials to buy booster doses
Health ministry expects the delivery of booster doses by late January.
![Government urges people to take extra dose of Covid vaccine](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/WHO11671969948.jpg)
Dec 25, 2022
Government urges people to take extra dose of Covid vaccine
Following an infection surge in neighbouring countries, health experts have call on the public to...
![Health Ministry raises alarm bell on possible new Covid surge](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/CBED06FB-9C35-467B-BB964096EB7A8607_carouselimage1671712434.jpeg)
Dec 22, 2022
Health Ministry raises alarm bell on possible new Covid surge
The ministry’s move follows reports of rise in Covid cases in China, South Korea and...
![Health experts advise citizens to be cautious as temperatures dip](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/thermometer_cover1671444440.jpg)
Dec 19, 2022
Health experts advise citizens to be cautious as temperatures dip
The number of patients admitted to the hospital for treatment of asthma, fever, and cough...
![Mass food poisoning in Nawalpur wedding sends 300 to hospital](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Screenshot 2022-12-13 2051151670944382.png)
Dec 13, 2022
Mass food poisoning in Nawalpur wedding sends 300 to hospital
The incident came six days after a food poisoning at a wedding feast in Palpa...
![Expecting Chepang mothers have qualms over reproductive health checkups](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/chepang women1670918239.jpg)
Dec 13, 2022
Expecting Chepang mothers have qualms over reproductive health checkups
Experts stress the need to make this indigenous community aware of reproductive health at school...
![Palpa mass food poisoning shines spotlight on wedding feasts](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Bishnu Dhungana from google maps1670417185.jpg)
Dec 07, 2022
Palpa mass food poisoning shines spotlight on wedding feasts
Health authorities say wedding feast organisers should learn from Palpa incident which sent 138 revellers...
![Community schoolchildren get free health checks in Tokha](https://www.nepalminute.com/uploads/posts/250X250/Tokha1670313477.jpg)
Dec 06, 2022
Community schoolchildren get free health checks in Tokha
The Tokha Municipality has announced free health check-up facilities will be extend to more than...
Dec 04, 2022
Stigma around HIV/AIDS still big challenge in Nepal
With just eight more years to 2030 goal of ending AIDS as a global health...